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Listen "The Struggle to Work Faithfully: Laziness, AI, and Biblical Work Ethic"
Episode Synopsis
In this thought-provoking episode of The Lifework Podcast, Dr. Stan Norman and Academic Dean Dr. Rhyne Putman tackle one of the most pervasive challenges in today’s workforce—the struggle to work faithfully. From employees doing the bare minimum to students using AI to avoid real effort, the modern workplace (and classroom) is filled with "thorns and thistles" that distort God’s design for labor.Join the conversation as they explore:Why doing the minimum (or cheating) fails to honor GodThe rise of AI and the temptation to bypass real workBiblical wisdom on diligence, idleness, and work-life balanceHow leaders and workers can model a faithful work ethicDrawing from Scripture (Colossians 3:23, 2 Thessalonians 3) and real-world examples, this episode offers both a sobering diagnosis and a hopeful path forward for Christians who want their work—whether in school, career, or ministry—to reflect wholehearted devotion to Christ.Listen now and rediscover what it means to labor as unto the Lord in a culture that often resists it.
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